I can't custom upgrade Kit Kat to Oreo or Nougat for S4 Mini SGH-1257M? - Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I have a pretty simple question but cant seem to find the answer, I have a S4 Mini SGH-1257M and been searching all over the web to upgrade it to Oreo and I've noticed that all the custom roms are for every other model of the S4 Mini except mine! (So random but behind the back cover etched into the plastic is "G19195" does this mean its actually a GT model? Or is the plastic just the same or something?
I was wondering if this means that I am indeed stuck forever on Kit Kat or if there is anything at all better I can upgrade to because Kit Kat is way waaay to old to be using in 2019
I was also thinking of just trying to use a GT-19195 or something but makes me feel uneasy since mine isn't that version technically, what would the risk be for trying that?
Thanks for the help

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kit kat 4.4.2 on non google?

Basically should be able to port kit kat directly over correct? Thinking about taking back my note 10.1 2014 , bought my dad a Nexus 7 kit kat it's amazing very quick! Figured some one will make Rom to update the stock version?
I have the same question. I picked the regular G Pad up from Best Buy yesterday since it was on sale. Hopefully I can get the google play version's rom on it somehow.
should be possible just as it is on the HTC One And the Samsung S4

LG G3 - Model Korea F400L

Can anyone let me know if there is a CyanogenMod rom for this particular model.
Also - is there a TWRP recovery install for the F400L
Chainfire has written that Google has made it much harder to root Android L (material), will there be any developer who will
work on this particular model once L is out.
Also i just read that Lg has already starter upgrading the L version in Poland as of these past 2 or 3 days, anyone has new info.
I am worried that for some reason the F400 will not receive any attention from now on, Is that correct.
I love the phone and the Sphynx rom is incredible but there is no comparison with the custom roms for this model compared to the Samsung Galaxy s4 (mind you the g3 is light years ahead from the s4)
any answer will be very appreciated, I am a 70 year old who is worried that his investment in the phone are going down the toilet, Is that so?

S4 Mini lollipop update

http://pic.youmobile.org/imgcdn/samsung_lol_eta_phones_list.jpg
What do you think how reliable is this source? According to this sheet we will get 5.0 in march to april.
Samsung has hell of a lot work to do. Because they have uncountable number of midrange devices. :laugh:
S4 Mini, S5 Mini, Galaxy A3, A5, A7, E5, E7, Grand 2, Note 3 Neo to name a few.
But certainly S4 mini and s5 mini will get in 2nd quarter of this year. :good: Once S6 is launched world wide.
http://www.androidsilverprogram.com/2014/07/List-Of-Smartphones-Getting-Android-L-update.html
At the bottom of the page is a list including the S4 Mini as well.
Although I still haven't received the 4.4.2 update in my region yet
Hoping for good things though :fingers-crossed:
Waiting........
Yup. Been checking every month this year and I haven't seen anything promised later than April. So it's crunch time! Really hoping it'll happen soon, I'm terribly annoyed by the limitation apps have writing to the sd card in any location other than their own folder. You all think that this will be different in lollipop?
i hope we get the 5.1 version straight, because 5.0 has issues
I hope this update.
Otherwise, i choose another manufacturer after years with Samsung.
I gave up the S5 Mini after realizing that has problems such as low-quality recordings (sounds captured with mic) compared the S4 Mini and the camera gets to be lower.
If this update happen I stand with Samsung and I will try a S6 Mini . Otherwise i give up Samsung.
ADR USR said:
I hope this update.
I gave up the S5 Mini after realizing that has problems such as low-quality recordings.
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S5 mini is a horrible device. No custom roms, no dev support because it has no source code, uses poor chipset and is priced like it is the best phone ever.
No wonder the price of that phone came down by 130$ in India within 20days of its launch.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...l-5-0-release-date-when-can-i-get-it--1257804
Other Samsung handsets may have to wait a little longer, although we'd expect that most high profile devices released in the last 18 months to 2 years will get the update, including the Galaxy S4 Mini and the Galaxy S5 Mini.
Let's hope the first release hasnt got all the issues the S4 firmware has/had.
Guys can anyone tell me if the stock lollipop , incase it exists, will have sdcard issues? Do i have to use sdfix or foldermount again??
sasank360 said:
Guys can anyone tell me if the stock lollipop , incase it exists, will have sdcard issues? Do i have to use sdfix or foldermount again??
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Just wait to be updated, the access it supposed to be back in 5.0 as it was in jb, but for now use sdfix and foldermout
I've Got question. Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LPR get Android 5.0 lollipop?
Why do you ask in the S4 mini forum?
note 2 ?
onurcngzhn34 said:
note 2 ?
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Lol dude,wrong thread and phone
i think that samsung is cooking something for us, there's no new firmware in a while.
maybe they are working on lollipop ?
I buy for my mum s3 from korean , i head samsung rip s3 so this can not buil in lolipop
Will the galaxy core 2 get lollipop update guys from samsung or any developer?
TevinLugther said:
Will the galaxy core 2 get lollipop update guys from samsung or any developer?
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Why do you guys keep asking questions in other forums ??
This is S4 Mini forum and anything is s4 mini related. NO other devices.
Dont be mad for anything i was just asking i just love lollipop n m desparate over t put urself in people lyk us. M sorry if its disappointin u

Any software update for Note 2 LTE Korean Variant (SHV-E2502) beyond Kitkat?

Hi, I'm from the Philippines and I'm new here.
I just wanna ask if there's any way I could update my Note 2 SHV-E250S to any software higher than Kitkat 4.4.2.
Basically I just want it to have a different look and feel. Kitkat's UI is getting kinda old for me. I've even found some tutorials online where they can give my Note 2 a "Lollipop look" even though it's still Kitkat. Sadly these tutorials mostly end up with corrupt/password-protected files and bad links.
I also learned I can covert it to GT N7105 first and THEN update it to a higher Android OS, but again I couldn't find a reliable, working solution. Can anyone point me to the right direction? Much appreciated.
pau10mb said:
Hi, I'm from the Philippines and I'm new here.
I just wanna ask if there's any way I could update my Note 2 SHV-E250S to any software higher than Kitkat 4.4.2.
Basically I just want it to have a different look and feel. Kitkat's UI is getting kinda old for me. I've even found some tutorials online where they can give my Note 2 a "Lollipop look" even though it's still Kitkat. Sadly these tutorials mostly end up with corrupt/password-protected files and bad links.
I also learned I can covert it to GT N7105 first and THEN update it to a higher Android OS, but again I couldn't find a reliable, working solution. Can anyone point me to the right direction? Much appreciated.
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I recently updated my SHV-E250S Note 2 LTE to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). I love it! You can find the step by step instructions here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...de-how-to-install-android-6-0-korean-t3445207

Best setup for revived SG4 mini ?

Greetings,
finally, I got new mainboard for my SG4 mini (meantime suffering from the curse of Meizu MX4 paddle) and I'm thinking about tweaking it a bit before putting it to full use.
So, since I have little to zero knowledge (except rooted Huawei Ideos X1), I would really appreciate any advice on how I can improve its function or which SW I should install on my desktop and pair it with my phone, etc.
There were some discussions back in 2016, but maybe something new emerged - after all, SG4 is one of the last one-handed-phone.
Falkon.Nightsdale said:
Greetings,
finally, I got new mainboard for my SG4 mini (meantime suffering from the curse of Meizu MX4 paddle) and I'm thinking about tweaking it a bit before putting it to full use.
So, since I have little to zero knowledge (except rooted Huawei Ideos X1), I would really appreciate any advice on how I can improve its function or which SW I should install on my desktop and pair it with my phone, etc.
There were some discussions back in 2016, but maybe something new emerged - after all, SG4 is one of the last one-handed-phone.
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nothing much as changed. You need Odin and the Samsung drivers installed on your PC (widows). I'd then go for the official LineageOS ROM, white latest TWRP, if your model is supported by them both

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